Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2003

I've been out of RC for the past 5 years or so, but am making a comeback.
I've got a few questions:
1.  I know that I will have to throw away all my old batteries.  When I left
the hobby 5 years ago Ni-Mh batteries were beginning to become more popular

Every man should have one
http://tinyurl.com/ue31
Pete

I am new to r/c and am building a S2G Twister 210 SE glider, there were no
instructions in the kit box. I need to know where the Centre of Gravity
shoud be for this model, can anyone help?
I also have a ASW 28 that has already been built, I need the CG for this

Hi all,
I am looking for some opinions here: After an unfortunate series of
events with my Cub (that started when the wheels left the ground this
afternoon...  ), I am left with an orphaned OS 70 Surpass II 4 stroke.

Want to give a sailplane ride or lesson gift to an R/C glider modeler in
Washington state.
Not interested in a club of the local banner tow business who only does it
part-time.

I just put an order together and can't find my Super Saver flyer and coupon
books.  :-(
Can anyone send me a November discount code for a  $200 order (if there one
better than the $15 off $150 in the regular flyer), and the coupon number of

Anyone built a 3styla? What was the kit like to build? What was the
quality of the wood like? What extra items are required above what is
supplied in the kit? How did it fly?
I saw these flying at Eastnor Castle and was tempted but didn't get

its not ****** working,
godammit
i installed real flight g2 and i started the program,
it asked me to continue with the installation...

Hi All..
Just startign to piece together my web site. In it, I have also
created a forum.  On the main menu there is a link to the forum site.
Register if you want a if you can, provide some feedback.

Just a reminder folks that the new series of super models will start airing
on the home & leisure channel on the 4th Nov at 4.30pm.
Set your video's!
Texy

I am thinking about buying a sim and am wondering which is 'best'
The Great Planes Realflight G2 looks very good - scenery is excellent,
planes nicely detailed.  But rather expensive at around $A500
The Ikerus Easy Fly is much cheaper, but the graphics look a bit crappy

I want to buy a transmitter mitt I think M & M Developments do one but I
can't find a reference/ phone no. for M & M. Does anyone have one or suggest
somewhere else I can buy one from
Cheers

hi, i have just started a new rc forum for uk people.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/rcforums/yabbse/index.php
Please note it is very new. if you have any ideas for it please post
suggestions or e-mail me p.taylor@zen.co.uk.

Has anyone gotten data from a GPS module during fly in a rainy day?
Was that good? Was it to long to recover synchronization?
Thanks in advance,
Kruk

Getting out of the hobby.
Everything is must go.
I have several engines, a Kyosho Sensation, some airborn radio equipment a
pile of hardware (horns, wheels, tanks, glue etc).